Slanderous: meaning, definitions and examples
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slanderous
[ ˈslændərəs ]
in a conversation
False and damaging statements about someone's reputation; defamatory.
Synonyms
defamatory, harmful, libelous, malicious
Examples of usage
- She was sued for making slanderous remarks about her colleague.
- The article contained several slanderous accusations against the politician.
in a legal context
Constituting or involving defamation.
Synonyms
defamatory, harmful, libelous, malicious
Examples of usage
- The court ruled that the statement was slanderous and awarded damages to the plaintiff.
- The lawyer warned against making any slanderous claims during the trial.
Translations
Translations of the word "slanderous" in other languages:
🇵🇹 calunioso
🇮🇳 अपमानजनक
🇩🇪 verleumderisch
🇮🇩 fitnah
🇺🇦 наклепницький
🇵🇱 oszczerczy
🇯🇵 中傷的な
🇫🇷 diffamatoire
🇪🇸 difamatorio
🇹🇷 iftira niteliğinde
🇰🇷 비방하는
🇸🇦 افترائي
🇨🇿 pomlouvačný
🇸🇰 ohováračný
🇨🇳 诽谤的
🇸🇮 obrekljiv
🇮🇸 rógburður
🇰🇿 жалақорлық
🇬🇪 ცილისმწამებლური
🇦🇿 böhtançı
🇲🇽 difamatorio
Word origin
The word 'slanderous' originated from the Old French word 'esclandere', which meant to scandalize or cause offense. Over time, it evolved to refer to making false and damaging statements about someone. The concept of slander has been present in legal systems for centuries, with laws developed to protect individuals from defamation. Slanderous statements can have serious consequences, leading to lawsuits and damage to reputations.